economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Synchrony: Broad-Based Consumer Spending Drives Q3 Purchase Volume to Record High
Synchrony: Broad-Based Consumer Spending Drives Q3 Purchase Volume to Record High
October 20, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumer financing company Synchrony saw record third-quarter purchase volume, with both discretionary and non-discretionary out-of-partner spend on its consumer co-branded cards growing by double digits,...

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New York Fed Finds Surging Costs Turn Executive Outlook Negative
New York Fed Finds Surging Costs Turn Executive Outlook Negative
October 16, 2026  |  Economy

Service sector firms in New York State and nearby areas became pessimistic about the business outlook in early October, for the first time since December...

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U.S. Bancorp Says AI Agents Aren’t Moving Consumer Deposits Yet
U.S. Bancorp Says AI Agents Aren’t Moving Consumer Deposits Yet
October 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

U.S. Bancorp’s consumers continued to spend during the third quarter, even as the bank carried more card balances and saw an increase in early-stage card...

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Online Retail Spending Gains as Consumers Navigate Higher Prices
Online Retail Spending Gains as Consumers Navigate Higher Prices
October 15, 2026  |  eCommerce

Online retail kept taking consumer dollars in September, extending an annual growth rate that outpaced overall retail even as inflation reduced the purchasing power behind...

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Fed Finds Consumer Spending Holding as Confidence Slips
Fed Finds Consumer Spending Holding as Confidence Slips
October 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers have kept the economy moving without a boost in confidence about where it is headed. The Federal Reserve’s October Beige Book, released Wednesday (Oct....

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Gasoline Surge Tests Consumers With Little Left in the Tank
Gasoline Surge Tests Consumers With Little Left in the Tank
October 14, 2026  |  Economy

September gave consumers lower prices on appliances, furniture and some food categories. It also gave them a 9.1% increase in gasoline prices. The Consumer Price...

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Bank of America Consumers Boost Spending 8% as Digital Banking Deepens
Bank of America Consumers Boost Spending 8% as Digital Banking Deepens
October 14, 2026  |  Banking

Bank of America’s consumers spent more in the third quarter while moving a larger share of their banking activity onto the company’s digital channels, giving...

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Goldman Sachs CEO Flags Financing Risk in AI Buildout
Goldman Sachs CEO Flags Financing Risk in AI Buildout
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s comments on artificial intelligence flagged a financing risk with implications beyond Wall Street. How will companies fund an infrastructure expansion...

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Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
October 13, 2026  |  Earnings

Grocery giant Albertsons is planning an extensive overhaul as inflation continues to hinder consumer spending. The company released quarterly earnings Tuesday (Oct. 13) showing a sales dip of 0.8%,...

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